Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2022
144. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made on the signing of the statutory instrument to give effect to changes in the CIE regular wages pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28045/22]
View answerCIÉ has prepared and submitted draft Statutory Instruments (SIs) to give effect to the proposed changes to the Regular Wage Scheme (RWS). These changes have been agreed by the trustees of the Scheme, the employees and the CIÉ Group following extensive and prolonged engagement between all parties.
There are a number of steps before an SI can be made, including the statutory consultation process. In accordance with the provisions of Section 44(3) of the Transport Act 1950, I directed CIÉ to publish a statutory notice of the draft SIs in Iris Oifigiúil, which was advertised on the 14th of January 2022. Within 45 days from the publication of this notice, any person may make objections and representations in relation to the Scheme to me. I must consider any objections or representations which have been made during this period, prior to confirming a Scheme or any amendments to such Scheme.
The consultation period ended on the 28 February 2022. My Department has examined the submissions received and I am now consulting with the Minster for Public Expenditure and Reform in relation to the SIs as required under Section 44(4) of the Transport Act 1950. Once approval of the Minster for Public Expenditure and Reform has been obtained, signature of the SIs will be progressed.
